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Dethklok

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A pretend heavy metal band in the cartoon Metalocalypse
  • proper noun
  • /ˈdɛθklɒk/
: Dethklok
  • The animated show Metalocalypse features the band Dethklok, known for its brutal music and dark humor.
  • Dethklok fans
  • Dethklok employee
  • the cartoon band Dethklok

Examples

  • Surprisingly, one very plausible way of time travel is actually already invented by the world's most famous death metal band, Dethklok.

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  • 'I Ejaculate Fire' is not a departure or progression for the fictional band, but the track consists of the simple and accessible bloodthirst for which Dethklok are beloved.

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  • Dethklok hit fans in the face with brand-new track.

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  • 'Metalocalypse,' the Cartoon Network home of Dethklok, premiered its fourth season earlier this year.

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  • In a recent interview with Full Metal Jackie, Dethklok mastermind Brendon Small spoke about the direction of 'Dethalbum III.'

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  • Everyone's favorite cartoon death metal band, Dethklok, is on the verge of releasing their third album, 'Dethalbum III,' but fans must wait in purgatory no more, as a piece of the upcoming record has been officially released.

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  • Fans of heavy metal music gather every year to celebrate their favorite fictional band, Dethklok.

  • In the fictional universe of Metalocalypse, Dethklok faces many challenges as the world's most powerful band.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Dethklok is a made-up band name from the show that joins deth ('death') and klok ('clock'). The odd, heavy-metal spelling makes it sound dark and powerful, which fits the show's dangerous and funny band.